Bosch acquires map know-how for autonomous driving
Atlatec GmbH (Karlsruhe, Germany) is to become part of the Bosch Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division as an independently operated company. Bosch and Atlatec have now signed corresponding contracts. The company, a spin-off of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, is active not only in Germany but also in the U.S. and Japan and is regarded as one of the most innovative suppliers of high-resolution digital maps for use in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and automated driving.
atlatec的专业知识在于使用人工智能分析道路数据。要收集地图数据，该公司开发了一种可扩展的解决方案，包括一个或多个传感器盒和相关软件。在人工智能（AI）的帮助下也评估收集的原始数据，并丰富了诸如交通标志，曲线半径和结构特征（如电车轨道）的重要信息。该算法是不断学习的，因此纯粹由AI检测到的道路和环境特征的比例不断增长。这些地图非常准确 - 它们显示了精度为5厘米的物体。
由atlatec提供的地图不仅用于车辆，而且用于模拟和测试和验证系统和传感器。这是因为在ADAS和自动驾驶算法的开发阶段也需要它们。自动化水平越高，必须互连地图创建和驾驶策略编程越高。
其技术方案为the creation of high-resolution maps, Atlatec is an ideal addition for Bosch,” comments Stephan Hönle, division manager for automated driving in Bosch’s Cross-Domain Computing Solutions division. “Their concept results in a very intelligent and agile mapping solution, which sets them apart from other providers. For example, the AI used identifies and maps road features such as crash barriers and lane markings with the highest accuracy and consistency. This allows us to design our driving strategy algorithms even more precisely.” Hörnle also sees a useful complement with Atlatec with Bosch’s Road Signature technology, which enables self-driving cars with swarm data to precisely locate themselves based on digital maps.
Bosch is working intensively on technology for automated driving and is developing driver assistance systems and the associated sensor technology. In parallel, Bosch is developing solutions for private vehicles on the one hand, with a focus on driver assistance and semi-automated systems (SAE Level 1 to 3). These developments are driven by the motivation to increase the comfort and safety of driving. On the other hand, the supplier is also working on solutions for higher levels of automation with a focus on fleet vehicles and new operator models. Especially in the field of logistics, the company sees attractive application possibilities and great business potential for automated driving systems according to SAE Level 4.
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